Recommended Reading

CIPS recommended reading for the 2013 qualifications

On this page you can find links to all course books, which books CIPS recommends you read to support your studies in each unit, and links to any combined deals we have that may interest you, although the best prices are reserved for our members so please login to see your discount.

Please remember you are not being examined on how well you know any of the books here (including the CIPS course books), you are being examined on your understanding of the unit content so it will help you to succeed in the examination as well as helping your ongoing professional development if you read about the subjects on the syllabus as much as possible.

CIPS is a registered charity and the proceeds from all book-sales help to support our work to promote and develop purchasing and supply for the public good. Find out about CIPS initiative, the CIPS Foundation.

The full recommended reading list for all units can be downloaded here - the list will open and can be saved by clicking the right-hand mouse button and selecting 'save-as', 'save target as' or similar from the drop-down menu.

Studying members can also follow this link to access exemplar questions and answers for the 2013 qualifications which will further help them in their studies.

Certificate in procurement and supply operations (NC)

The full recommended reading list for this unit only (exam series NC) can be downloaded here.

In addition to the recommended reading below, CIPS suggests the following book would also be useful in all units -